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The The PiPOP initiativeinitiative

Community at Community at WorkWork

The The PiPOP initiativeinitiative

Community at Community at WorkWork

Professional Computer Association of LebanonProfessional Computer Association of Lebanon

September 2007September 2007

Professional Computer Association of LebanonProfessional Computer Association of Lebanon

September 2007September 2007

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ContentContent

The The PiPOP Initiative Objectives Initiative Objectives

The The PiPOP SetUp SetUp

The Running The Running PiPOP’s’s

The The PiPOP Web Site: Web Site: www.pipop.orgwww.pipop.org

The Future of the The Future of the PiPOP Initiative Initiative

The World Summit Awards RecognitionThe World Summit Awards Recognition

How to become a How to become a PiPOP??

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The The PiPOP Initiative - Definition Initiative - Definition

•PiPOP is an initiative launched by the PCA to establish inexpensive self-supporting Internet access centers in Rural Villages and towns in Lebanon.•PiPOP Initiative relies on the collaboration of various stake holders.•PiPOP is a community project.

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The The PiPOP Initiative - Objectives Initiative - Objectives

• Address the Digital Divide• Introduce the “Community Work” Culture• Create Market Demand• Create Local Jobs• Create Opportunities for Services

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The The PiPOP Initiative - Scope Initiative - Scope

•Rural Villages and towns•Inexpensive internet access•Operate in a professional manner.•Self sufficient, Sustainable, Expandable

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The The PiPOP Initiative – Collaborative Initiative – Collaborative ConceptConcept

PCA

Local Community

Government Private

International

NGO

Universities Medi

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The The PiPOP Initiative – Roles Initiative – Roles

PCAPCA Project Management, Support center, Project Management, Support center, Technical Specifications, Logistics, Technical Specifications, Logistics, SupervisionSupervision

UniversitiesUniversities Education, Field Technical Support, Education, Field Technical Support, MonitoringMonitoring

CommunityCommunity Local management, Operations, Support, Local management, Operations, Support, Knowledge TransferKnowledge Transfer

GovernmentGovernment Communications, Legal IssuesCommunications, Legal Issues

Private Sector-Private Sector-NGOsNGOs

FinanceFinance

MediaMedia Adoption, Coverage, PromotionAdoption, Coverage, Promotion

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The The PiPOP SetUp SetUp

SiteSite FurnitureFurniture NetworkNetwork Internet ConnectionInternet Connection HardwareHardware SoftwareSoftware TrainingTraining SupportSupport MaintenanceMaintenance

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The Running The Running PiPOPss

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Sample Facts and FiguresSample Facts and Figures

PiPOP

Monthly Monthly AverageAverage

Total PastTotal Past

3 Months3 Months

Beit MerryBeit Merry 453453 1,3601,360

GhassaniehGhassanieh 617617 1,8501,850

MaghdouchiMaghdouchi 297297 890890

MoukhtaraMoukhtara 110110 330330

TannourineTannourine 7070 210210

KfarhataKfarhata 00 00

TotalTotal 4,6404,640

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The The PiPOP Web Site: Web Site: www.pipop.orgwww.pipop.org

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The The PiPOP Web Site: Web Site: www.pipop.orgwww.pipop.org

About UsGeography & EnvironmentHistory & ArchivesEconomyPopulation & Community

Municipality/ OrganizationCouncil & MembersPolicies & RegulationsPlans & Projects

LodgingHotelsFurnished Apartments

TourismRestaurantsClubsSights

Side MenusArcheologyHand made productsIndustrial & Agricultural Products

FeaturesDiscussion ForumWeb Mail

Events Calendar

News & News Board

Useful Links

Contact Us

Today

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The The PiPOP Web Site: GIS Web Site: GIS CapabilitiesCapabilities

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The The PiPOP Web Site: Regional Focus Web Site: Regional Focus

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The The PiPOP Web Site: Web Site: ArcheologyArcheology

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The The PiPOP Web Site: Community Web Site: Community EventsEvents

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The The PiPOP Web Site: Leisure Web Site: Leisure

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The The PiPOP Web Site: Tourism Web Site: Tourism

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The Future of the The Future of the PiPOP InitiativeInitiative

Content Enhancement Village Information

– Agro-Business Content– Product Promotion &

Training– Agro-Business General

Information Community & Tourism

Content– Database driven Event

Calendar– Database driven E-Card– Tourism Database

Interaction Enhancement Wedding List Death List New Born List Useful Links Polls Newsletter Virtual Tours

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The World Summit Awards The World Summit Awards RecognitionRecognition

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How to become a How to become a PiPOP??

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Who can Apply?Who can Apply?

MunicipalityMunicipality ClubClub SchoolsSchools UniversitiesUniversities Family AssociationsFamily Associations OthersOthers

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How to Apply?How to Apply?

Fill the "Membership Request Form"Fill the "Membership Request Form" Identify Organization Identify Organization Identify PeopleIdentify People Identify Location (including pictures)Identify Location (including pictures)

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Site RequirementsSite Requirements

Closed Surface (min 20m2)Closed Surface (min 20m2) AccessibilityAccessibility ElectricityElectricity PhonePhone Competent PersonnelCompetent Personnel

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MaintenanceMaintenance

Latest Software VersionLatest Software Version Management SoftwareManagement Software Preventive MaintenancePreventive Maintenance Hardware RenewalHardware Renewal Control and Follow-UpControl and Follow-Up

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Thank YouThank You

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